Phonation & Voice Production
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of voice?
Pitch
Loudness
Color
Quality
c) Color
Which structure divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Rib cage
Diaphragm
Sternum
Larynx
Diaphragm
Which of the following is NOT a recommended vocal hygiene practice?
Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
Use a humidifier at home
Avoid whispering
Consume excessive caffeine
Consume excessive caffeine
Which structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
Alveoli
What does the CAPE-V stand for?
Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice
What is phonation?
The generation of sound by means of breathing.
The generation of sound by means of vocal fold vibration.
The generation of sound by means of tongue movement.
The generation of sound by means of lip movement.
The generation of sound by means of vocal fold vibration.
According to Boyle's law, if the volume of a gas increases, the pressure...
Decreases
Which term describes the lack of voice?
Aphonia
What might a blue tint close to the midline of the hard palate indicate?
Submucous cleft palate
In a voice evaluation, which is an appropriate open-ended question?
"Do you have voice problems?"
"What brings you in today?"
"How long has this been happening?"
"What brings you in today?"
What is hyponasality?
Excessive nasal resonance
Too little nasal resonance
Mixed resonance
Cul-de-sac resonance
Too little nasal resonance
What is the main function of the trachea?
To exchange gases
To connect the larynx to the bronchi
To aid in digestion
To regulate temperature
To connect the larynx to the bronchi
Which disorder is classified as a functional voice disorder?
Vocal fold paralysis
Vocal fold nodule
Paradoxical vocal fold movement
Spasmodic dysphonia
Paradoxical vocal fold movement
What is the function of the diaphragm during inhalation?
To push air out of the lungs
To pull the rib cage down and forward
To stabilize the abdomen
To create a negative pressure in the abdomen
To pull the rib cage down and forward
Which assessment focuses on evaluating the emotional impact of voice disorders?
Voice Handicap Index (VHI)
Which register has the lowest frequency?
Modal
Falsetto
Pulse (glottal fry)
None of the above
Pulse (glottal fry)
What does diffusion refer to in the context of respiration?
Movement of gas to and from the lungs
Movement of molecules from high to low concentration
Regulation of airflow for speech
Pressure changes within the thorax
Movement of molecules from high to low concentration
What characterizes restrictive lung diseases?
High total lung capacity
Reduced lung volumes
Increased airway resistance
Enhanced expiratory flow
Reduced lung volumes
What are the three types of ribs in the human rib cage?
True, False, and Floating ribs
Long, Short, and Flat ribs
Upper, Middle, and Lower ribs
Anterior, Posterior, and Lateral ribs
True, False, and Floating ribs
Which muscle's role is to raise the velum?
Levator veli palatini
What is a significant risk associated with prolonged use of glottal fry?
Increased lung capacity
Vocal fatigue
Damage to vocal fold mucosa
Enhanced vocal quality
Damage to vocal fold mucosa
How do breathing patterns in individuals with cerebral palsy often differ?
Shallow inhalations with forced exhalations
Which vocal quality disturbance is characterized by two pitches being heard simultaneously?
Diplophonia
Which component is critical for effective oral proprioception?
Auditory feedback
Visual cues
Tactile stimulation
None of the above
Auditory feedback
What type of voice therapy technique involves using an /h/ at the beginning of words?
Vocal fold compression
Easy onset
Diaphragmatic breathing
Vocal fold adduction
Easy Onset